1. Kia Sorento
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Driveshaft

2004 Kia Sorento Driveshaft Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 13, 2007 · 73,800 miles

    Driveshaft

    Car started making a squeaking rubber noise in afternoon then by next early morning car was making a loud squealing noise then a loud thunk and by the time we got it to the kia dealership it was slightly shaking. Was told the whole drive shaft needed to be replaced and it would take 6 days to get the part in! No loaner car available so i'm left with no transportation to and from work!! Thank god this is warranty…

    ODI 10199805

  • August 7, 2004 · 6,653 miles

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Driveshaft · Rack And Pinion

    I have 3 major failures w/my new kia sorento '04 since buying it in dec '03 from peak kia in colo.the 1st failure, the anti lock brake control unit was replaced in dec '03.the brakes engaged when they shouldn't. I have complained many times about a road vibration at 68-72 mph. Dealer has seen my car 5 times for this problem. The 1st time the dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong, but said they had only…

    ODI 10090483

  • March 12, 2004 · 1,500 miles

    Driveshaft · Universal Joint

    Since purchasing new 2004 sorento in february 2004, have had the vehicle to two different dealers for five attempts to resolve a vibration from unidentified source. The vibration was first experienced at 70 mph. One dealer has replaced the gear cluster in the rear differential, balance and rebalanced tires, replaced rear u-joints, and replaced front drive shaft. This did not correct problem. Second dealer replaced…

    ODI 10080758